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P383 COD

1997 Rover 620

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,374 mi
Last recorded182,374 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 620103,217 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 COD
MakeRover
Model620
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2008 182,374 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 177,054 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 177,054 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all brakes are rusting due to vehicle standing for some time

Pass 12 Jul 2006 172,012 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 163,656 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 620?

Based on 377,508 MOT tests across 62,731 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
5,418
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
62,731
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,795
constant velocity joint gaiter split 38,198
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,569
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,353
Stop lamp not working 21,495
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P383 COD is a 1997 Rover 620 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Rover 620 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 103,217 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 620 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,795 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P383 COD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 620 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 620 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P383 COD registered?

P383 COD is a 1997 Rover 620, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P383 COD safe to buy?

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